Graduate Project Manager

Hitachi, Ltd.; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in the UK seeks a Graduate Project Manager to join their Grid Automation team. This role involves planning and delivering substation control projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a passion for technology and a proactive mindset. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to impactful energy projects that support the UK's infrastructure and transition to digitalisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Interest in project management and a desire to lead.
• Knowledge of power systems or cybersecurity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of substation control projects.
• Manage system production, testing, and installation.
• Learn to lead complex projects in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Technical systems understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Project Management

Job description

Location :

Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID : R0105505

Date Posted : 2025-10-30

Company Name :

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category) :

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule : Full time

Remote : No

Job Description :

Are you a recent graduate with big ambitions and a passion for technology?

At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for future leaders to join our Project Management team within Grid Automation September 2026. You'll help deliver complex, high-impact control and protection systems for the UK's critical energy infrastructure.

This is your opportunity to work on real-world projects that power homes, businesses, and entire cities-supporting the full energy journey from generation to consumption. Our systems are already in place on some of the UK's largest wind farms and with national transmission operators across the globe.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for planning and delivering substation control and protection projects from start to finish— including engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.

How you'll make an impact

• Supporting the planning and delivery of substation control and protection projects from concept to completion.
• Managing engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.
• Learning to lead complex projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Developing expertise in both technical systems and project management methodologies.
• Promote effective communication within our Grid Automation business

Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Project Management, or a related field.
• A strong interest in project management and a desire to lead.
• Knowledge of power systems, networking, virtualization, or cybersecurity is a plus.
• Curiosity about digitalisation and AI applications in energy systems.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for learning.
• Knowledge of the principles of networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity would be an advantage.
• Active interest and willingness to explore digitalisation and AI applications in mature market applications.

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